The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 Episode 7 I Think I'm a Sex Addict
- TVMA
- December 2, 2021
- 24 min
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As a warning, this episode deals with sensitive topics surrounding sex addiction and may not be suitable for all viewers.
In "I Think I'm a Sex Addict," the seventh episode of "The Sex Lives of College Girls," viewers are taken on a journey with the four main characters as they each grapple with their relationships to sex and their own sexuality.
Ava, played by Pauline Chalamet, takes center stage as she begins to realize that her sexual behavior may be compulsive and out of her control. As she opens up to her friends, they each offer their own insights into what may be going on and encourage her to seek professional help.
Meanwhile, Whitney, played by Bijou Phillips, is trying to balance her desire for a serious relationship with the fact that she also enjoys casual hookups. She struggles with feeling like society might judge her for wanting both.
Fiona, played by Reneé Rapp, is trying to navigate a new relationship with a girl she really likes while also confronting the uncomfortable truth that she may have a habit of emotionally manipulating her partners.
And finally, Kimberly, played by Amrit Kaur, is learning to own her identity as a queer woman and figuring out how to communicate her boundaries and desires to potential partners.
Throughout the episode, the characters have honest and often humorous conversations about sex, relationships, consent, and identity. They also confront the damaging societal messages that have contributed to their confusion and anxiety around sex and sexuality.
"I Think I'm a Sex Addict" is a thought-provoking and nuanced exploration of what it means to have a healthy and fulfilling relationship to sex. It offers a compassionate and relatable look at the challenges facing many young people today as they navigate the often confusing and contradictory messages they receive about sex and love.